For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 126 students in Jackson County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jackson County, SD is Kadoka Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kadoka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, SD include Kadoka Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
1 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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